It truly saddens me that, as we mourn and celebrate the life of Bill Russell and Nichelle Nichols, I have to write about a decision that is so against what each of these people stood for. It is being reported that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will receive a six-game suspension for sexual misconduct against […]

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The Truth Hurts While I have always been amazed by LeBron James’ talent, I have been less enthused by his methods of changing teams and acting as GM. However, I have appreciated his social comments and advocacy. Unlike Michael Jordan and so many other famous athletes, LeBron has put his money where his mouth is […]

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I have avoided commenting on the Brittany Griner hostage situation in Russia, mostly because I had hoped this would have long ago blown over. WNBA star Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport in February after Russian officials claimed she had cannabis oil in her luggage. A Russian judge ordered Griner, the Phoenix Mercury center […]

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The owners, players and coaches of the National Football League are a collection of greedy sociopaths, billionaires, multimillionaires wrapped in a cloak of phony morality. The super macho aesthetic of the (mostly) male world is old and easy to find. I just watched “North Dallas Forty” the other week and while the clothes and hairstyles […]

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The NFL has done an excellent job in sweeping the Deshaun Watson situation from the front pages. In case you’ve forgotten, Watson was accused by 22 massage parlor women of forcing them into sex and sexual acts. The NFL suspended Watson and he did not play one game for the Houston Texans last season. Two […]

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Long time readers know that have no interest in golf, so, I’ve not really commented on the apparent golf civil war between the established PGA and the LIV Tour which is backed by Saudi Arabian oil billions. in oil money. I did not have much to say when Phil Mickelson’s first joining LIV while admitting […]

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The very rich obviously believe themselves to be better than normal people. Whether they actually built the base of their riches, lucked onto them, or inherited them, they are, to themselves, obviously the chosen ones. Their opinions should be sought and followed as their needs are catered to beyond the wealthy of any other time […]

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